Place of worship
Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
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Tips from locals
Ronali
February 22, 2017
The Ruwanwelisaya is a stupa in Sri Lanka, considered a marvel for its architectural qualities and sacred to many Buddhists all over the world.
Elite
October 12, 2022
Ruwanweli Maha Seya is situated within 3km from Elite Holiday Home. it's one of the most sacred places in SriLanka. The Ruwanweli Maha Seya, also known as the Mahathupa (the Great Thupa) is a stupa (a hemispherical structure containing relics) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Two quarts or one Dona of the Buddha's relics are enshrined in the stupa, making it the largest collection of his relics anywhere.[1] It was built by Sinhalese King Dutugemunu in c. 140 B.C., who became king of Sri Lanka after a war in which the Chola King Elāra (Ellalan) was defeated. It is also known as Swarnamali Seya, Svaṇṇamāli Mahaceti (in Pali) and Rathnamali Seya.
Ruwanweli Maha Seya is situated within 3km from Elite Holiday Home. it's one of the most sacred places in SriLanka. The Ruwanweli Maha Seya, also known as the Mahathupa (the Great Thupa) is a stupa (a hemispherical structure containing relics) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Two quarts or one Dona of th…
Location
Abhayawewa Road
Anuradhapura, NC